Split Pea Soup
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Total time: 1 hr 25 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 1 hr 5 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
This hearty soup has made French-Canadian cuisine famous.
Ingredients
Dry split peas
1 pound(s), green or yellow, soaked overnight in cold water
Olive oil
2 tsp(s)
Onion
1 cup(s), chopped
Celery
2 stalk(s), medium, chopped
Carrots
2 medium, chopped
Uncooked Canadian bacon
2 oz, or similar product, diced
Dried thyme
1 tsp(s)
Table salt
½ tsp(s)
Black pepper
¼ pinch(es)
Chicken broth
6 cup(s), reduced-sodium
Instructions
1
Drain peas, rinse under cold water and drain again; set aside. (Note: If you do not have time to soak the peas overnight, place them in a pot, cover with water and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let them stand for 1 hour; drain and use as directed.)
2
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrots and bacon; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add thyme, salt and pepper; stir to coat.
3
Add peas and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 50 to 60 minutes. Serve hot. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
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